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COVID-19: Virus May Linger In Closed, Crowded Spaces Longer Than Thought, New Study Finds COVID-19: Virus May Linger In Closed, Crowded Spaces Longer Than Thought, New Study Finds
Covid-19: Virus May Linger In Closed, Crowded Spaces Longer Than Thought, New Study Finds A new study found that the genetic material from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may linger in the air longer than initially thought in some settings, reigniting fears of the spread of the virus as states slowly begin the process of reopening. In a study from researchers in Wuhan, China, that was published this week in the journal Nature Research, they found that the virus may survive longer in the air or in rooms that lack ventilation and may attract crowds. The team detected elevated levels of viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) in locations such as a small bathroom used by patients, and staff cha…

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